Amid power crisis, Punjab replaces PSPCL CMD Basant Garg

As Punjab power crisis deepens, AAP government goes for bureaucratic reshuffle

Facing severe power outages and a surging peak demand, the Punjab government has replaced Power Secretary Basant Garg with 2001-batch IAS officer Gurkirat Kirpal Singh.

Amid power crisis, Punjab replaces PSPCL CMD Basant Garg

Gurkirat Kirpal Singh takes charge of state power utility as 14-hour industrial outages, thermal plant shutdowns, and a 16,500 MW demand peak strain supply.

Punjab Government Orders Transfers, Postings Two Senior IAS Officers

Chandigarh, September 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) The Punjab Government on Monday ordered the transfer and posting of two senior IAS officers with immediate effect, reallocating key responsibilities relating to Power, Industries and Commerce, Investment Promotion and Information Technology. According to the orders issued by Chief Secretary K.A.P. Sinha, Gurkirat Kirpal Singh, IAS (2001) has […]